It takes the average reader 5 hours and 17 minutes to read Michael by Ann O'Farrell
Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more
Who are we? What blend of gene, heritage, family or culture conjoin to make us who and what we are? How is one predisposed by an unknown past to the life set before him? Irish, orphaned and abandoned, a toddler is literally handed off to strangers only to be judged inferior and passed on to an exploitive spinster seeking support for her old age. Michael, a second novel by Ann O'Farrell, evolves from her first engrossing tale, Norah's Children. This time O'Farrell explores the family theme as it relates to the transcendent emotional ties of need, loyalty and self worth. Michael's duality must overcome his conflicted world of loyalties to country (England/ Ireland) and family (biological/ surrogate) ... then comes love and World War II. ... sensitive ... compelling ... poignant ... A rich, moving exploration of the meaning of family, in all its guises.' Kirkus Discoveries .... I did not want the book to end." Frank West, Irish American News ... ensnaring writing ... I had hair tingling reactions at high points in the story. John O'Brien Ohio Irish American News ... a forlorn tale woven into one of optimism. Sharon Greer. The Celtic Connection. ... what a wonderful book!!!!!!! Linda E. Burg. The Little Read Book Wauwatosa. WI
Michael by Ann O'Farrell is 308 pages long, and a total of 79,464 words.
This makes it 104% the length of the average book. It also has 97% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 14 minutes to read Michael aloud.
Michael is suitable for students ages 12 and up.
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